Chromosome

Noun

Word Frequency: 8.3

Definitions

1.NounA linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

"Chromosomes store genetic information."

Synonyms

dna molecule chromatid autosome allosome linkage group genetic material karyosome dna strand dna helix genetic blueprint genome chromonema

Rhymes With

home roam comb loam monochrome catacomb glome hippodrome

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